Please enjoy this digital edition of BEST OF THE BEST 2012 with our compliments. This award-winning publication gives you an inside look at the world's best hotels and resorts. Every property included in this collection is Virtuoso-preferred and known for its unique setting, exceptional service and remarkable attention to detail. And when you book your stay through your Virtuoso® travel advisor, you'll enjoy exclusive amenities including preferred rates and availability, breakfast for two daily, room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout and complimentary extras that will make your travel experience extraordinary. In this issue 4: Annual Best of the Best Award Winners See the hotels that received special recognition from Virtuoso travel advisors. 5: Virtuoso Preview Your first look at the newest gems - exclusive to the Virtuoso travel network. 6: Virtuoso Villas & Private Retreats Private hideaways in the world's most exciting locales. 14: Africa & Middle East Find quiet serenity in Cape Town or at a walled oasis in Marrakech. 42: Asia & Pacific Explore the lagoons of Bali, the heart of Tokyo or the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. 114: Canada & United States Stay in the Canadian Rockies, the Big Apple or the Big Sur in bespoke style. 236: Caribbean & Bermuda Heaven awaits in a posh suite in Jamaica or at a 350-year-old convent in San Juan. 260: Europe See the Old World anew from an idyllic hideaway in Rome or a country estate outside Bath. Enjoy this issue 380: Mexico, Central & South America Take in rooftop views in San Miguel de Allende or the cloud forest in Costa Rica. 414: Index of Attributes & Amenities Useful reference information including number of rooms and sought-after amenities. 441: Presenting the Newest Best of the Best Welcome the latest hotels and resorts to join the Virtuoso network. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor today! Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-50 2012 BoB 1/12 © 2012 Virtuoso, Ltd. | 505 Main Street, Suite 500 | Fort Worth, TX 76102